The fire around Bastrop State Park in September 2011 left many families and individuals homeless and confused. In the wake of so much desolation and grief, good news becomes twice as nice to hear. Bastrop State Park will reopen most of its acreage on Friday the 13th. This is great news for nature lovers like […]
Reenacting the Battle of Goliad, Texas and Goliad Massacre
There are few Texans who don’t enjoy rubbing in the fact that Texas was once its own country. It’s one of the things that the rest of the country hates about us. But many people, especially in my generation, don’t consider or even know about the decisive battles in the Texas War for Independence that […]
Austinot Podcast, Ep. #5: Top 5 Austin Date Ideas
Austinots Eric and Brittany are newlyweds, so who better to trust when you’re looking for the best Austin date ideas? Planning dates can be a sticky business. You want to get it right every time, and we want to help! In Episode #5 of the Austinot Podcast, your friends at the Austinot present their top […]
Black Star Co-op Serves Austin Food, Beer and Democracy
Black Star Co-op is a revolutionary new Austin brewpub. So when I was told to review their food and beer, I solemnly bowed my head to the orders of Austinot Eric. What can I say, we all must sacrifice occasionally. Neither stout nor IPA nor pilsner nor gloom of porters will stay this blogger from the […]
Son of Sandlar Renaissance Boots and Garb
Have you ever run across a merchant artisan or vendor that you wish you could share with the world? No, this is not a paid advertisement; we’ve not been compensated in any way for this post. We’ve just found a gem, and are so impressed that we want to share it with you. Every artisan […]
Kick Butt Coffee Closed In Triangle; Still Kickin On Airport
In the words of Douglas Adams: “Don’t panic.” Kick Butt Coffee is not closed for good. It just left The Triangle and went back to its roots. Kick Butt Coffee’s empty space in The Triangle stands out like a missing tooth. The coffee shop’s here-today-gone-tomorrow departure has left a lot of people scratching their heads: […]
Austinot Podcast: Top 3 Day Trip Picks from Austin
It’s literally impossible to run out of things to do in Austin, but every once in a while it’s nice to get a change of scenery. Lucky for Austin locals, Texas Hill Country and beyond is full of natural treasures, unique shopping options, and entertaining locations and events. Rather than making you do all the […]
BrouHaHa Serves Up Non-Traditional Renaissance Fair Fare
I don’t know about you, but I really love traditional fair food: roasted corn, scones, turkey legs and funnel cakes. Just thinking of these things makes my mouth water, and I immediately want to pack the car and head to the nearest fair. But what if I told you that perhaps the most popular dish […]
Way South Philly Possibly The Best Philly Cheesesteak in Austin
When it comes to filling food for the working crowd, the party crowd, and the foodies in Austin, very few places compare to Way South Philly. Possibly the best Philly Cheesesteak in Austin has been discovered by the Austinot. First let me just say that if you know of a better Philly Cheesesteak joint in […]
Sherwood Forest Camping Weekend with a Renaissance Fair Clan
You’ve never been camping until you’ve camped with a Renaissance fair clan. A clan is a group of people from different walks of life who, over many years, have formed a unique bond with one another. Through the magic of the Renaissance fair, they have become a true family. Recently, I had the extremely rare […]